To
improve the health of the Jalapa community by sharing our medical
expertise and resources with our medical colleagues and patients
in Jalapa and to enrich the lives of our volunteers.

GOALS

Recruit
and retain qualified medical volunteers and provide a satisfying
experience for them.

Continue
to expand our understanding of medical needs in the Jalapa area.

Deliver
sustainable, high quality medical services with demonstrated positive
impact for residents of the Jalapa area.

Develop
better systems and organizational structures to ensure quality
medical services and efficient use of resources.

PROGRAMS

ISLA's Mental Health program has developed ongoing treatment plans for mental illness. We continually need physician internists, nurse practicioners, phyisician assistants, and nurses who have some experience in psych care. Plenty of pre-trip training is included.

PROGRAMS
We work on sustainable and collaborative medical programs that answer the healthcare needs of Jalapa and its surrounding communities.

"I’m grateful that ISLA recognizes the amount of effort and
love we put into our work here in Jalapa. Sometimes we don’t get
that kind of support from our local supervisors. I’ve learned
a lot from working side by side with people from ISLA. ISLA does good
and important work. Also, you’ve brought medications that many
of our patients wouldn’t have had access to. You’ve done
so much good, and I hope you will continue to bring medical teams and
people with good hearts like all of you. It lifts my spirit so that
I can continue to move forward."